The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles play The Engine Shed at the University of Lincoln on Thursday 19 November, doors opening at 19:00. They're a tribute act, and they've built their name on recreating the Beatles' songbook rather than just playing the hits. The show follows the band's journey through the swinging sixties, and they go for the full picture: period costumes and instruments on stage, the witty banter between songs, and vocals they describe as 'inflection perfect'.

It's the kind of show that looks at the details as much as the music. The costumes and instruments are meant to match the different eras of the Beatles' career, and the stage banter is part of the act, not just a way to fill the gaps between songs. The vocals are the main thing they're known for, and they're what the reviews tend to pick up on. The Times called it 'entirely convincing', The Telegraph called it 'a joy to behold', and The Mail on Sunday pointed to its 'mind-boggling accuracy'.

If you're taking younger ones along, there's an age rating of 14+, and under-17s need to be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are £30 face value, which comes to £33.60 with the booking fee. Doors open at 19:00 at The Engine Shed, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS.